Committee Splits In Army-McCarthy Decision
Washington August 31 Republicans on the Army McCarthy hearings split on whether McCarthy used improper influence over the Army while Democrats charged he and Roy M Cohn engaged in inexcusable actions The report faulted Stevens and Adams for softness but found no proof of McCarthy wrongdoing Cohn resigned after hearings and Democrats pressed for firings not pursued.
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McCarthy Army
Sen. McCarthy
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Cohn
McCarthy Investigations Subcommittee
Shine
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McCarthy
New York
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Schine
Stevens
Ft. Monmouth
Republican
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Pentagon
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Dirksen
Potter
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Idaho
Senators fault McCarthy over FBI material in hearings
Dirksen and three Democrats sharply criticized McCarthy for using a secret FBI document in public hearings and for inviting government workers to reveal more such material. Potter blamed 27 year old Cohn for the controversy as McCarthy's allies faced charges of pressuring witnesses.
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Ft. Monmouth
Special committee opens new inquiry into McCarthy censure charges
A special committee moved quickly to begin a fresh investigation into censure charges against McCarthy, intensifying the political battle. The effort follows recent developments and signals intensified scrutiny from lawmakers.
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Army Green To Replace Olive Drab Uniforms
The Army will begin issuing new Army green uniforms to enlisted personnel about two years from tomorrow and phase out the olive drab by late 1960. By Sept 1 1956 each man receives one green and one olive drab, with full green adoption likely in 1958 and olive drab banned after about two more years. Accessories shift to black shoes socks and neckties, green visored caps and overseas caps, and green and gold chevrons replacing olive drab and black.
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Boston Old North Church Blown Down by Hurricane
Aug 31 report details the Old North Church in Boston destroyed by a hurricane with a lantern signal legend. The storm felled elms in Boston Common and toppled steeple structures while winds neared 100 mph across the region.
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Iceland
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